Hardware and Sound

Hardware reviews, gadgets, gaming accessories, sound equipment, and more. How to work with hardware, update drivers, firmware, and so on.

Trust GXT 259 Rudox review: Excellent microphone for solo recordings

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Tudor Dan
29.10.2021

With more and more people creating and consuming content from their homes, the competition between streamers and content creators, in general, has increased during the last few years to the point that the audio and video quality can make a huge difference. Trust has several...

How Samsung's smart solutions helped me fight allergies

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Tudor Dan
28.10.2021

More and more people are experiencing seasonal allergies (or hay fever). Whether we are talking about itching, stuffy nose, eye irritation, or more annoying symptoms that disturb your sleep and decrease your productivity, allergies are a recurring reality for many of us. Unfortunately, for me...

2 ways to update the firmware on a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.10.2021

Firmware is specialized software that makes our hardware work the way its manufacturer intended. Without it, our electronic devices wouldn’t do anything, including wireless routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems. Upgrading the firmware on a Wi-Fi router is important because the manufacturer uses new firmware versions...

Reviewing the Synology DiskStation DS1621+ NAS: jack of all trades

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Tudor Dan
21.10.2021

Synology requires little introduction when it comes to networking products, especially network-attached storage (NAS) and surveillance solutions. In this article, we will review the DiskStation DS1621+ 6-bay NAS. On paper, it is perfect for small businesses and enthusiasts who need a flexible and robust NAS...

How to make a Windows 11 hotspot

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Codrut Neagu
11.10.2021

Do you have a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or maybe even a desktop computer that’s connected to the internet, and you want to share its connection with other wireless devices like your smartphones? In other words, would you like to use your Windows 11 PC...

Xiaomi 11T review: Ticking the right boxes!

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Tudor Dan
07.10.2021

With Huawei out of the Android market for a while now, Xiaomi has quickly stepped up and filled the market with smartphones and tablets that are increasingly interesting. The latest smartphone in the Xiaomi 11 range, the Xiaomi 11T, is a mid-range phone with promising...

How to enable and configure DDNS on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.10.2021

Most internet service providers don’t use static IP addresses for their customers. Therefore, you can’t log in remotely to your router and your network services using the same IP address every day. To bypass this issue, you can use DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) to...

2 ways to change the default speakers in Windows 11

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Codrut Neagu
03.10.2021

Many computers and laptops out there have not one but two or even more audio output devices. For example, some PCs can have a set of desk speakers connected to them while also having audio outputs to their monitors’ built-in speakers or even Bluetooth speakers...

System requirements: Can my computer run Windows 11?

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Codrut Neagu
26.09.2021

Microsoft intends to release Windows 11 on October 5th. It’s a new operating system that follows in the footsteps of Windows 10, but brings many new enhancements and features, as well as a redesigned user interface. However, the system requirements for Windows 11 are more...

8 ways to adjust the brightness in Windows 11

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Codrut Neagu
17.09.2021

One of the things every computer user does relatively regularly is to adjust the brightness of the screen. That’s true for Windows 11 users, too, as many want to either increase brightness on their laptop to see better in bright light or reduce brightness to...

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 review: Good for gaming at an excellent price

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Codrut Neagu
16.09.2021

ASUS ROG Strix G17 G713 is an interesting lineup of gaming laptops that bundle the latest AMD Ryzen processors with powerful graphics cards from Nvidia, at an excellent price. This lineup includes several models at different price-points, including some that are surprisingly affordable. One of...

How to enter the UEFI/BIOS from Windows 11 (7 ways)

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Codrut Neagu
14.09.2021

Do you have a Windows 11 computer or device and don’t know how to access the UEFI or BIOS? Are there any issues with your PC that you think can be repaired from there? Whether you need to enter UEFI/BIOS to troubleshoot your computer or...

How to use the Night Light in Windows 11

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Tudor Dan
10.09.2021

Most modern handheld devices and computers have a feature that can reduce the blue light emitted by their screens. On devices with Windows, this blue light filter is called Night light. The feature made its first appearance in Windows 10 and now Windows 11 supports...

ASUS TUF-AX5400 review: a Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.09.2021

ASUS is investing a great deal into manufacturing wireless routers for gamers. One of their latest additions is the new ASUS TUF-AX5400, a Wi-Fi 6 router with an aggressive design, an impressive list of features, and powerful hardware. If you want to improve the Wi-Fi...

How do I enable or disable the Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

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Codrut Neagu
06.09.2021

There are many reasons why you might want to enable or disable your Wi-Fi in Windows 11. For example, maybe you don’t use Wi-Fi at all, or perhaps something happened to your wireless connection, and it suddenly disconnected. Or perhaps you could not connect to...

How to set up TP-Link OneMesh Wi-Fi 6 routers and range extenders

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.09.2021

TP-Link OneMesh is an innovative feature that allows TP-Link range extenders and wireless routers to work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network, similar to a mesh Wi-Fi system. While range extenders and wireless routers could do this in the past, OneMesh is a unique...

NVIDIA DLSS: How to unlock the Ultra settings in any game

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Codrut Neagu
25.04.2024

Besides personal preferences in terms of genre, story, action, and whatnot, playing games on Ultra settings can be a dream come true for many gamers. This is what makes your favorite game offer the most immersive and amazing experience possible,...

How to screen record on Android phones

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Codrut Neagu
25.04.2024

If you have an Android smartphone and want to capture what's happening on the screen, it’s really simple. You can record your game, make a guide, or show a problem in an app. Recording your screen is quick and easy;...

How to downgrade Windows 11 and revert back to Windows 10

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.04.2024

Some people decide to take Microsoft’s advice and upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 using Windows Update or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Then, after a couple of days, they discover they don’t might like the new user interface...

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G review

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Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

As its name implies, the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER WINDFORCE 16G is a graphics card based on the RTX 4080 SUPER GPU from NVIDIA, which is the latest and probably the final iteration in the GeForce RTX 40-series. One...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: The tablet for budget users!

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Ciprian Adrian Rusen
04.04.2024

Buying a good tablet is difficult if you don’t have a generous budget. Luckily, in recent months, some new tablets have been launched, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, which aims to upgrade the user experience in several key areas...

Razer Seiren V3 Chroma review: A RGB mike for the streamer in you

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Codrut Neagu
14.03.2024

If you are looking for a high-quality microphone that can deliver crystal-clear sound and stunning RGB lighting effects, you may want to check out the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma. This USB microphone offers a cardioid sound pick-up pattern and is...